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Personal Details

Caucuses/Former Committees

Former Member, Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee, Kentucky State House of Representatives

Former Member, Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations Committee, Kentucky State House of Representatives

Former Member, Public Pensions Working Group, Kentucky State House of Representatives

Education

  • JD, Labor and Employment Law, Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase Law School, 2009
  • BA, English, Northern Kentucky University, 1997
  • BA, Journalism, University of Kentucky, 1983

Professional Experience

  • JD, Labor and Employment Law, Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase Law School, 2009
  • BA, English, Northern Kentucky University, 1997
  • BA, Journalism, University of Kentucky, 1983
  • Attorney, Buddy Wheatley Law Office, present
  • Former Journalist, Boone County Recorder
  • Fire Chief/Fire Captain/Firefighter, Covington Fire Department, 1988-2008
  • Editor, Licking River Review Literary Magazine, 1996-1997
  • Telecommunications Specialist, FedEx, 1986-1988
  • Associate Editor, Kenton County Recorder, 1984-1986

Political Experience

  • JD, Labor and Employment Law, Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase Law School, 2009
  • BA, English, Northern Kentucky University, 1997
  • BA, Journalism, University of Kentucky, 1983
  • Attorney, Buddy Wheatley Law Office, present
  • Former Journalist, Boone County Recorder
  • Fire Chief/Fire Captain/Firefighter, Covington Fire Department, 1988-2008
  • Editor, Licking River Review Literary Magazine, 1996-1997
  • Telecommunications Specialist, FedEx, 1986-1988
  • Associate Editor, Kenton County Recorder, 1984-1986
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 65, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 65, 2018, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government

Member, Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment

Member, Joint Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations

Member, Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection

Member, Public Pension Oversight Board

Member, State Government Committee

Member, Transportation Committee

Member, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Labor and Employment Law, Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase Law School, 2009
  • BA, English, Northern Kentucky University, 1997
  • BA, Journalism, University of Kentucky, 1983
  • Attorney, Buddy Wheatley Law Office, present
  • Former Journalist, Boone County Recorder
  • Fire Chief/Fire Captain/Firefighter, Covington Fire Department, 1988-2008
  • Editor, Licking River Review Literary Magazine, 1996-1997
  • Telecommunications Specialist, FedEx, 1986-1988
  • Associate Editor, Kenton County Recorder, 1984-1986
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 65, 2019-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, District 65, 2018, 2020
  • General Counsel, Kentucky Professional Fire Fighters, 2009-present
  • Member, Marge Schott-Unewehr Boys and Girls Club, present
  • Co-Chair, Section of Labor and Employer State and Local Government Bargaining Committee, American Bar Association, present
  • Member, Southbank Riverfront Commons Steering Committee, present
  • Member, Steinford Toy Foundation, present
  • Secretary-Treasurer, Covington Professional Firefighters, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 38, 1997-2005
  • Secretary-Treasurer, Kentucky Professional Fire Fighters, 2005
  • Coach, Ludlow Youth Baseball and Soccer, 1985-1991
Endorsements
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Events

2020

Oct. 8
Aug. 27
Drive-Thru Campaign Event for Rep. Buddy Wheatley

Thur 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Ludlow Vets Ludlow, KY

Oct. 3
Representative Buddy Wheatley Re-election Campaign Fundraiser

Thur 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Devou Golf & Event Center Covington, KY